An undercover writer dives into the world of high-profile escorts and unexpected entanglements.
TOP MODEL
Sarah, a writer researching prostitution, starts an escort service with Dorothy. An unhappy client blackmails Sarah. Cliff, a shy programmer hired to help, falls for Sarah. They overcome obstacles and threats to be together, leaving town.
Quick Answer
Top Model is a 1988 Italian drama film directed by Joe D'Amato about a writer who researches prostitution by starting an escort agency, only to become embroiled in blackmail and complicated relationships.
Programmer's Pick
Joe D'Amato steers familiar territory into new territory, blending erotic intrigue with a dash of late-80s Italian melodrama. Jessica Moore’s Sarah isn’t just a pretty face—she’s a novelist with nerve, and plenty of skin in the game. If you like your drama with a side of blackmail, voyeurism, and a surprising amount of computer programming, Top Model delivers.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Joe D'Amato
- Writers
- Rossella Drudi, Sheila Goldberg
- Release
- 1988
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- Elf Tage, elf Nächte 2, Eleven Days, Eleven Nights, Part 2, Top Model (original title)
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Sarah’s hands-on research method—becoming an escort herself—gives this drama a meta twist on the usual sex-industry exposé.
Director Joe D'Amato brings signature style and unmistakable Italian flair to the world of high-priced escorts and their clients.
The threat of exposure and scandal adds tension, as Sarah is forced to navigate the dangerous demands of an unhinged client.
From photo shoots to steamy encounters, the film doesn’t shy away from explicit visuals and provocative situations.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Top Model released? +
Top Model was released in 1988.
Who directed Top Model? +
Top Model was directed by Joe D'Amato.
How long is Top Model? +
Top Model has a runtime of 85 minutes.
What genre is Top Model? +
Top Model is a drama film.
Where can I watch Top Model? +
Top Model is available to stream on SassyFlix.
How does Sarah conduct her research for her book on prostitution? +
Sarah sets up an escort agency and works undercover, using an alias to gather firsthand experience and material for her writing.
